• Wetsuit optional
  
  
• No fins, paddles, artificial propulsion equipment or flotation devices are allowed.
  
  
• Swim goggles and faceplates may be worn. The Lake temperature is anticipated to be approximately 68 degrees.
  
  
• If you are a slower swimmer, move to the rear of the swim group.
  
  
• Take notice where the swim course is directed and landmarks that may assist you during your swim.
  
  
• If you need assistance, move to the inside of the course and raise your hand and voice.

BIKE

• Cyclists are personally responsible for the proper working condition of their bike.
  
  
• If you need assistance, move to the inside of the course and raise your hand and voice.
  
  
• Normal forms of self-propelled bicycles are acceptable.
  
  
• Aerodynamic handlebars, disc wheels/covers are allowed.
  
  
• Devices designed exclusively to reduce air resistance are prohibited.
  
  
• Mountain bikes are not recommended for this event.
  
  
• ANSI, ASTM or Snell approved helmets are mandatory.
  
  
• Helmets must be securely fastened prior to mounting your bike.
  
  
• No headphones are allowed during the race.
  
  
• No outside assistance may be received to repair bicycle damage or failure.
  
  
• No unofficial support crews or vehicles are allowed on the racecourse except for normal traffic.
  
  
• Absolutely NO DRAFTING or BLOCKING of another bike or any other vehicle is allowed. Contestants must ride single file on the far right side of the road except when passing another rider. Side by side riding is prohibited. Overtaking riders may pass on the left. You have only 15 seconds to make the pass or you must pull back and move back into the far right side of the road. After a successfully pass, you must move back into the far right side of the road. Riders must keep a three bike-length distance between bikes except when passing. An overtaken rider must fall back three bike-lengths before attempting to regain the lead from a front running bike.
  
  
• Cyclists may walk their bikes if necessary.
  
  
• Participants must follow all instructions by police and safety personnel.
  
  
• Crossing the centerline of the road, unless otherwise directed, will result in a disqualification.
  
  
• Ride defensively. Be aware of road conditions, vehicular traffic, and other competitors.
  
  
• Ride to the far right, staying to the right of the shoulder line.
  
  
• Due to the distance of the bike ride, two pre-mounted water bottles are recommended for sufficient fluid needs (reference Bike Course for information regarding bottle exchange).
  
  
• When exiting and entering the transition area, there is no passing.
  
  
• Look both in front and to the rear when exiting. No riding of bikes is allowed inside the transition area.
  
  
• Anyone spotted discarding garbage on the racecourse, will be disqualified.
  
  
• Follow all race officials' directions.

RUN

• Competitors may run or walk the run course.
  
  
• Unregistered pace runners are not allowed on the course.
  
  
• Race numbers must be worn and be visible from the front.
  
  
• Aid stations will be located at approximately every other mile, and porta potties every other mile on the run course.
  
  
• Please be sportsmanlike to spectators, volunteers, police, etc. Your courtesy reflects on the future of this race.

RACE RESULTS
Timing of the event will be done using the ChampionChip Timing System. Participants must wear a Timing Chip on their ankle in order to receive splits and final results. If you own your own Chip, please provide your Chip number at the time you register.

Efforts will be made to post unofficial results, including splits, at the finish line within an hour participants finishing the race. All splits will be posted by the end of the awards ceremony. Final results, including individual pictures and stories, will be posted on the RaceCenter NW web site (www.racecenter.com)